Forbes.com 03.16.07
Spring has almost sprung. But with winter's chill still in the air, how do you stay warm without sacrificing style?
French designer Lucien Pellat-Finet has figured out a way with his ultra-luxe cashmere sweaters. Set to hit stores the first week of April, each boasts cheerful colors and saucy motifs--a perfect way to usher in spring while warding off old man winter.
“Thirteen years ago the cashmere sweaters on the market were … very basic," says Pellat-Finet of what he saw on shelves before starting his eponymous line now sold in stand-alone stores and better department stores across the country. His newest creations incorporate “flashy colors [and] symbols like a peace sign, a skull or a leaf. They are designs with a strong personality.” Each retails for approximately $2,200.
What's also unique is the way his sweaters are knit.